Well, I leave tomorrow morning at 10am. As I look back on my time home, I feel so blessed. I am blessed by so many people that I have the opportunity to journey through life with. I actually packed on Saturday and spent the last couple of days with those I love. It is so amazing to love and be loved. I have had so many people that have showered me with love these last days. Thanks for the long talks, the CD’s, the delicious food, the prophetic words, the prayers, the encouragement, the boat rides, the cups of tea, the haircuts, the motorcycle rides, the laughter, and the tears. It has been rich and real. I have said my goodbyes, I have cried many tears, but I think I am ready to go. I have been praying for God’s strength each day and I feel like I am covered in His grace. Things I am looking forward to:
1. Seeing my roomie Brook and the rest of the WMF community
2. Hugging sweet Rekha Rai
3. A huge, heaping plate of dal-bhaat
4. Being again in a people-centered culture
5. Seeing Jedi West
6. Nepal humor
7. Being asked 30 times a day when I am getting married:)
8. Talking with my friends in the USA on Skype
9. Dancing with Bipin in the streets
10. Seeing Ajay and meeting Mukti for the first time
My only problem is that I have to bring eye drops that need to be at a temperature of 37-47 degrees on the plane. So I need to pack them in dry ice. Having a backpack that is smoking is not such a good idea in this day and age. It is going to be an interesting trip, folks. And Calvin I see you in less than 24 hours….Woo hoo!
#9 – Bipin, is this the same Bipin that loved my boys and wore the cow mask around on Halloween ’04?
If he remembers us, dance a little jig for Elliott, Chas and I. Give Sabila a hug too.
Love to you ~
How many times have you been asked if you got married since you got there? Did you tell them that you have at least three boyfriends in the States… “HALLELUJAH! PRAISE JESUS!” heheh.
It’s so great to read about your life there, Kara! Thanks for sharing it here.